Coding on the Back

Phyllis Smith, a kindergarten teacher at Rhea Elementary School in Dayton, Tennessee

To prevent a mix-up of puzzle pieces from different puzzles, I label the back of each puzzle piece and the box or puzzle tray with an identifying mark. For example, a puzzle of a kitten will have a k on each puzzle piece and also on the box. This system helps me when children choose to work different puzzles on the same table and the pieces get mixed together.